tarsus

tarsus /tar·sus/ (tahr´sus)

1. ankle; the seven bones (talus, calcaneus, navicular, medial, intermediate and lateral cuneiform, and cuboid) composing the joint between the foot and leg.

2. the plate of connective tissue forming the framework of an eyelid.

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tar·sus (tärss)

n. pl. tar·si (-s)

1. The area of articulation between the foot and the leg, comprising the seven bones of the instep: the talus, calcaneus, navicular, three cuneiform, and cuboid bones.

2. The fibrous plate that supports and shapes the edges of the eyelids. Also called tarsal plate.

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tarsus

[tär′səs] pl. tarsi

Etymology: Gk, tarsos, flat surface

1 the flat area of articulation between the foot and the leg or the edge of the eyelid.

2 also called tarsal cartilage, tarsal plate. Any one of the fibrous plates of cartilage about 2.5 cm long that form the eyelids. One tarsal plate shapes and gives solidarity to the edge of each eyelid.

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tarsus [tahr´sus]

1. the seven bones composing the ankle joint, including the talus, calcaneus, navicular bone, cuboid bone, and medial, intermediate, and lateral cuneiform bones. See also ankle.

Tarsus, showing the seven tarsal bones. From Dorland's, 2000.

2. the connective tissue plate forming the framework of an eyelid.

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tarsus

1. the hock or ankle made up of up to seven bones-talus, calcaneus, navicular, medial, intermediate and lateral cuneiform, and cuboid-comprising the articulation between the cannon bone and the tibia.

2. the fibrous or cartilaginous plate forming the framework of either (upper or lower) eyelid.

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tarsus 

Thin flat plate of dense connective tissue, situated one in each eyelid, which gives it shape and firmness. Each tarsus extends from the orbital septum to the eyelid margin. The upper tarsal plate, shaped like the letter D placed on its side, is much larger than the lower. Its width is 11mm in the centre whereas the corresponding measurement in the lower tarsus, which is somewhat oblong in form, is 5mm. Each tarsus is about 29mm long and 1mm thick. Within each tarsus are the meibomian glands, approximately 25 in the upper and 20 in the lower. Syn. tarsal plate. See palpebral ligament; orbital septum.

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Patient discussion

Q. What do you do for a sprained ankle?

A. elevate with an ice pack,rest,try not to walk on it ,get a cruch,

Q. What Causes ankle Swelling? My son woke up this morning with a red, swollen ankle. What could cause this situation?

A. Swelling of the lower leg and ankle is a common problem. It is caused by accumulation of fluid within the ankle joint or in the soft tissues surrounding it. Common causes of ankle swelling include: a traumatic injury, such as an ankle sprain, a broken ankle or stress fractures, an infection that can either occur in the soft tissues around the ankle joint (cellulitis), in the joint itself (septic joint) or in the bone (osteomyelitis), vascular problems such as an obstruction and more. A swollen ankle requires a medical examination and treatment.

Q. We went to a trip last week and I sprained my ankle. what can I do next time if it happens? Last week I went to a trip with my friends. I did a bad movement and landed very bad on my ankle. It was the end of the trip and my friends took me to the car, but I want to know what should I do next time if the car isn't so close?

A. There are several first aid techniques that can help you with a sprain. The most common and the most useful as far as I know (I was an E.M.S. 10 years ago, maybe there are new stuff by know) is tho tie a ribbon around your foot like this
http://www.sportsphysio.com.au/images/Publications%20and%20Articles/ankle-sprain-3.jpg
And cover the painful area with ice for 15 minutes.
DO NOT continue a trip with a sprain, go ASAP to the car, get some rest and go to your GP so he can rule out anthing more serious than a sprain.

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